DIY Projects for Home

What Is a Ground Mat? (And How It…

- September 26, 2016 - Eric Brophy comment

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, require the assembly of a crane to be done on a firm, graded and drained ground and supported with materials, such as mats, pads, cribbing, and blocking.…

Tips for Buying Vacation Property on the Outer…

- August 31, 2016 - Eric Brophy comment

If you have ever spent any time on the Outer Banks in North Carolina, you know what a special place it is. Year, millions of people flock to the area for its great tourist and…

AC Units A Few Things That You Should…

- August 28, 2016 - Eric Brophy comment

There is more to your air conditioning system that meets the eye. Air conditioning systems may not strike you as very complicated. This is in part because most of us take for granted that they…

Carpeting / Laminate flooring / Vinyl tile rochester ny

How to Know Which Floor Works for You

- August 23, 2016 - Eric Brophy comment

Getting your floor replaced gives you a lot of options. There are many different types of flooring that are available. The kind you get depends on how you want your home to look, how you…

What You Should Do Before, During and After…

- August 19, 2016 - Eric Brophy comment

As these hot summer months finally come to a close, it is time for everyone to start getting ready for winter! Some of you are very excited at that prospect and then others are disappointed…

6 Types of Windows to Choose From When…

- August 19, 2016 - Eric Brophy comment

If you are re-doing the windows on your house, then you will need to take a good look at what your options are depending on what your needs are. There are many different types of…

10 Scary Facts Every Homeowner Needs to Know…

- August 2, 2016 - Eric Brophy comment

Radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Responsible for as many as 20,000 lung cancer deaths each year, according to the EPA and Surgeon General's Office, radon is…

Drain cleaning / Plumbing repairs / Sewer repair

3 Ways Calling a Plumber Can Make Your…

- July 31, 2016 - Eric Brophy comment

"It's time to call the plumber" might be some of the most abhorred words in the English language -- at least when spoken together. In reality, though, your experience with a plumber doesn't need to…

Four Tips To Make Moving Easier

- July 21, 2016 - Eric Brophy comment

During the course of their lives, most people will move multiple times. This happens for a multitude of reasons, some positive, like being promoted to a position in a different area, some negative, such as…

Commercial plumbing tampa / Tampa backflow testing / Tampa commercial plumber

When To Call Maintenance, When To Call Commercial…

- July 1, 2016 - Eric Brophy comment

When it comes to plumbing, it is essential to know when it is okay for you to take on minor repairs and when to contact local plumbing services. It is admirable to take on basic…

Active advantage coating / Er 16 collet / Er32 collets

What You Need to Get Started with a…

- June 26, 2016 - Eric Brophy comment

Computer numerical control (CNC) machines are the manufacturers best friend. CNC tooling is the process by which a computer automates the machining process to guarantee the same result every time. This makes CNC machines ideal…

How to Keep Your AC In Tip Top…

- May 23, 2016 - Eric Brophy comment

As the summer heat moves in, keeping your air conditioner in tip top shape becomes even more of a priority. Cooling systems that have not been properly maintained can be costly to repair, although there…

Does Your Home Have Untapped Well Water?

- May 12, 2016 - Eric Brophy comment

Water is an important part of our everyday lives. In fact, we can survive longer on no food and no sleep than we can on no water. Lack of water in our bodies leads to…

New Ecofriendly Roofing Materials for Residential and Commercial…

- May 10, 2016 - Eric Brophy comment

"With a roof right over our heads," sang Bob Marley, but most of us rarely give any thought to the roof over our heads. And yet the roof of your building is one of its…

Doing It Yourself Isn’t Always the Answer What…

- May 9, 2016 - Eric Brophy comment

Owning a house is no walk in the park, but making it a home doesn't have to be the most difficult thing in the world! Turning your house into a home means making it a…

Top 5 Reasons You Should Consider Investing in…

- May 7, 2016 - Eric Brophy comment

We have all seen the devastation of natural disasters on the news. Houses collapsed, entire streets torn apart, neighborhoods decimated. As the weather continues to shift, building and housing companies are starting to think about…

Three Bathtub Installation Tips to Avoid a Headache

- May 7, 2016 - Eric Brophy comment

Installing a bathtub is no walk in the park. It requires hours of manual labor and a lot of heavy lifting that can be rough on your body even if you have multiple other people…

Cincinnati gutter installation / Exterior house washing / Gutters cincinnati

Ways Every Homeowner Can Keep Their Roof in…

- May 4, 2016 - Eric Brophy comment

The first tip to keeping your roof in top shape longer is to inspect it regularly. After a heavy storm with lots of wind and rain, inspect your roof. Walk around your house and see…

How Many Fire Extinguishers Do You Have in…

- April 30, 2016 - Eric Brophy comment

The young couple was just settling into their new life. Their two bedroom apartment was looking more and more like home. The mementos from their wedding were proudly displayed. They had successfully found places for…

Pickup garbage / Trash / Waste management

4 Ways to Prevent Litter from Happening in…

- April 28, 2016 - Eric Brophy comment

The term waste management can include up to 20 different industries so there's really a lot that can be said on the subject. This article, however, will focus on one area of littering and how…